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The karate kid named Uriah takes on an opponent he faced before. Has the veteran we call Moose sharpened his skills, or we he lay pray to PrimeTime once again?.
UFC BELFAST - Gegard "The Dreamcatcher" Mousasi vs Uriah "Prime Time" Hall
Gegard Mousasi
Gegard 'The Dreamcatcher' Mousasi is a former 'Pride FC', 'Strikeforce' and current 'UFC' fighter. With over 48 fights and 40 wins to his name, he is the epitome of a veteran. Mousasi garnered most of his fans with his silent assassin persona; he is at peace in all his fights....more relaxed in the cage than any fighter we've ever seen.
He adapts well on the feet and ground; he is the long-time sparring partner of boxing veteran Vic D'Archinyan and has grappled with the best in the world for over a decade. His losses come to only top 5 contenders or champions, and he can obliterate most anyone under that ranking at middleweight. He has finally graced the top 5 of the 'UFC' and he is seeking redemption with this upcoming fight, The Moose is a very intuitive fighter with an under rated take down game, and he possesses a truly lethal and nullifying grappling arsenal.
He toyed with a black belt in Thales Leites like a child on the ground, and he been able to sneakily submit dangerous grapplers like Mark Hunt and Melvin Manhoef when given the smallest opening. It is up to Moose to come in confident as his opponent has shut his lights off before, it is all a mental game with Mousasi....because when he is on, he could be the champion.
Uriah Hall
Uriah 'PrimeTime' Hall is a 2nd degree Kyokushin Kaikan black belt, and the 12th ranked Middleweight fighter in the 'UFC'. Kaikan is a form of full contact karate, and Uriah's training in that art form has made him and formidable and frightening striker. 'PrimeTime' is an imposing 6 foot with a broad frame and nearly 80-inch reach, his power is shown through impact...as he is devastating from range.
When Uriah is mentally in the fight and prepared to engaged without emotion, he is one of the most precise and powerful hitters in the game. His spinning kicks and agile right cross make him lethal from distance, and his spin kicks are so fast that telegraphing is never really an issue. Uriah has real power in his hands and feet, and when his is comfortable at range, he can unload devastating one shot knockouts. Precision and power are real, and this man is an example of how they work together
The Matchup
This match is a bit strange, as it has no bearing to the rankings nor each man's career in the long run. Mousasi was finished by strikes to Uriah late last year, and this fight embodies his redemption and road back to the title. Uriah has had hard losses as his slow starts have cost him dearly, but confidence plays a big factor in Uriah's performances...and having a win over the Moose already is definitely a booster to consider.
Uriah will have to start quick and be his unorthodox self; Mousasi knows now that he can force the fight early and make Uriah uncomfortable. Uriah has impeccable timing and was able to take Mousasi out by reading his double legs. A spinning kick to the head with a follow up flying knee showed Uriah's ability to read the takedown.. and deliver his classic fight ending spinning kick to the head. This will be an interesting matchup, and hopefully, both men show up in full mental form...consider the main event a big step for Uriah and that may up the ante. We have a pick em' here, disregard the odds and go with your gut on this one!
Odds
| Mousasi (FAVORITE) | Hall |
|---|---|
| -550 | +425 |
| 1.18 | 5.25 |
| 2/11 | 17/4 |
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Dream Catcher gonna catch Hall sleeping.
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I like watching Mousasi fight. A very well rounded fighter.
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Mousasi by sub. Can't see him taking any chances this time. His experience will show in this rematch.
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Gegard gonna smoke this guy
#loser
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Hall for the Win!
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This is a hard one for me to call - both men are mma monsters - but I have a feeling Hall will pull off some wild ninja shit & win this rematch.
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